2003 American Silver Eagle

About This Coin

The 2003 American Silver Eagle is a United States dollar from the American Silver Eagles 1986 to Date series. In 2003, Silver Eagles were struck at the West Point Mint; U.S. Mint sales of the year's issues total 9,242,839. The obverse features Liberty striding confidently toward the sunrise, draped in the American flag, carrying branches of laurel and oak symbolizing civil and military glory — Adolph Weinman's design adapted from the Walking Liberty Half Dollar and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle behind a shield, designed by John M. Mercanti. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck in .999 fine silver, weighing 31.1 grams, 40.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Designed by Adolph A. Weinman/John Mercanti.